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Scarlet Hollow vs The Interval Bureau: Extension 0

Scarlet Hollow and The Interval Bureau: Extension 0 both land in Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam. Scarlet Hollow (2021) is 5 years older than The Interval Bureau: Extension 0 (2026). The Interval Bureau: Extension 0 scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Scarlet Hollow (98.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Scarlet Hollow

Choose Scarlet Hollow if you want a RPG, Casual, and Early Access game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 3,657 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose The Interval Bureau: Extension 0

Choose The Interval Bureau: Extension 0 if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Interval Bureau: Extension 0 launched in 2026.

Both Scarlet Hollow and The Interval Bureau: Extension 0 sit in Indie and Adventure on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (98.1% vs 100% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.

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Scarlet Hollow vs The Interval Bureau: Extension 0 — Steam metadata comparison
Scarlet Hollow — Steam game coverScarlet HollowThe Interval Bureau: Extension 0 — Steam game coverThe Interval Bureau: Extension 0
Released20212026
GenresIndie, Adventure, RPG, Casual, Early AccessIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price24.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews98.1% positive (3,657 reviews)100% positive (17 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBlack Tabby GamesQuiet Den Games

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Scarlet Hollow vs The Interval Bureau: Extension 0 — FAQ

Should I play Scarlet Hollow or The Interval Bureau: Extension 0 first?
If you want chronology, Scarlet Hollow (2021) came out before The Interval Bureau: Extension 0 (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Scarlet Hollow and The Interval Bureau: Extension 0 similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does Scarlet Hollow run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Scarlet Hollow is rated Deck Verified by Valve. The Interval Bureau: Extension 0 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.